Books and Reading: (Barnes & Noble Digital Library): What Books Shall I Read and How Shall I Read Them?

In 1870, a great American educator set down in print the advice he had often given to students. He teaches how to read critically but with appreciation, the topics of history, Christian literature, fiction, biography, poetry, criticism, science, religion, and news. Includes advice on starting and maintaining a library, as well as a list of recommended reading.